Weekend Getaway

We had a fun trip just Andy and me to Chicago this past weekend. It was a good time away. A little unusual for us we tried every type of transportation. We took the Metro, the bus, walked, a horse carriage, drove, and walked. Maybe a few months ago I could have walked more but not this time. I have to say, that cabby tried to run up our bill. Fortunately we knew exactly where we needed to go I was just too tired to make it that far. It was straight down many blocks and over 2 blocks. When we got to the over part the cab driver floored and we flew past the address we wanted to stop at and it wasn't another 2 blocks before we realized he wasn't stopping and said something. So he said sorry backed up a block and dropped us off.

I love how the clouds opened up so we could see to the top of the tower.

We managed to sit out in the skybox at the top of Willis Tower, rather breath taking. I think the Willis/Sears tower was our favorite part. We also did lots of shopping(des moines needs an H&M) and walking and sitting and visiting bathrooms. We even found some time for a carriage ride.

There were signs that said not to ride the Ferris wheel when pregnant. I was severely disappointed, because what is so dangerous about a Ferris wheel? Then I asked to be sure I really couldn't ride and it was no problem they let me ride and there were several other pregnant people in line. I was glad because I really needed to do something fun that required sitting down.

It was a great weekend with just my honey and me, and I am feeling a little too tired to make it sound any more interesting.

The rest I will just save for good memories.

appointment week

This week has been full of appointments for this family. They all seemed to land one right after another. We started off the week with Dane getting tubes in his ears. He did great, though he wanted nothing to do with me afterwards. When they brought us back after he woke up the nurse said I sure hope you brought daddy with you. We got home and all he wanted to do was sit with daddy and watch football. By afternoon I think he was back to close to normal. The rest of the week was full of routine appointments, and boy am I tired. So tired I feel like I could just sleep all day long. Maybe it's because I have been dehydrated and it has been hot and rainy or maybe it's because I am 30 weeks pregnant and only have 67 days to go. I hope I get another burst of energy because I still have a lot I need to get done.

Tomorrow we are headed to Chicago for a weekend away just me and my honey. Dane gets to wear his aunts out while we are gone. I am sure gonna miss that little guy, but I am looking forward for a few days away.

Wordless Wednesday

Just a few things we have been doing

We had some good cousin time last week. We are in a lull right now before my mom and sister Rachel get here on Tuesday.
If you look close Aletheia in the picture below, she does look a little beat up. She actually has healed quite fast. Last Monday she took a fall in her stroller down all of the stairs at the Lincoln Memorial and landed on her face. God was watching out for her and she walked away with scrapes and bruises, no stitches, no broken bones. Amazing!!

We went to the Science Center last week. Dane loved the bubble room! I also thought this was a good picture of my 7 month pregnant belly. I am definitely starting to get tired and nauseous again. I am sure by the time month nine rolls around I will be ready to have this baby!

In the meantime I hope to enjoy alot of one on one time with Dane.

Growing Up

Dane took his first nap in his toddler bed last week, I would say it was successful. It took about a half hour or more for him to fall asleep. Though he was very good during that time and didn't get out of bed too much. He then took a 2 hour nap and hardly moved. Today is attempt number 2. So far so good. He didn't even get out this time!

I told him if he got out of bed he would be in trouble. He looked at me with a big ornery smile and said "saw we" (sorry). Yes I told him then you will have to tell mommy you are sorry. I think he rather enjoys apologizing.

I am not ready for him to grow up, his second birthday is coming around way too fast.